There are 5 ways to get from Midtown Manhattan to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Flushing Main Streettrain Port Washington Branch
21 min$5–9Drive 8.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Midtown Manhattan to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR)car 8.8 mi
17 min$2–3Bus
- Take the bus from Madison Av/E 52 St to Queens Plaza South/28 Stbus Q32
- Take the bus from Jackson Av/Orchard St to 39 Av/Main Stbus Q63 / ...
1h 12m$6–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR)taxi 8.8 mi
17 min$35–45Line 7 subway
- Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Flushing-Main Stsubway 7 / ...
35 min$3
Midtown Manhattan to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $35 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Midtown Manhattan to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR). However, there are services departing from Madison Av/E 52 St and arriving at 39 Av/Main St via Jackson Av/Orchard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Flushing Main Street. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
The distance between Midtown Manhattan and Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) is 9 miles. The road distance is 8.9 miles.
The best way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs $5 - $9.
The train from Grand Central Terminal to Flushing Main Street takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Midtown Manhattan to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 52 St station.
Midtown Manhattan to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) is to train which takes 21 min and costs $5 - $9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $16 and takes 1h 12m.
What companies run services between Midtown Manhattan, NY, USA and Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR), NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Flushing Main Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5–9 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison Av/E 52 St to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) via Queens Plaza South/28 St, Jackson Av/Orchard St, and 39 Av/Main St in around 1h 12m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Flushing Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–7
- Peak
- $5–9
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Grand Central-42 St to Flushing-Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Madison Av/E 52 St to Queens Plaza South/28 St
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Jackson Av/Orchard St to 39 Av/Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Estimated price
- $35–45
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
Bay Express
- Phone
- +1 718-232-3434
Chico Express
- Phone
- +1 718-256-6666
- Website
- chicoexpress.net
La Revancha
- Phone
- +1 718-236-2424
- Website
- larevancha.net
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
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More Questions & Answers
Midtown Manhattan to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Queens Plaza South/28 St station.
Midtown Manhattan to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Flushing Main Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Midtown Manhattan to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) is 9 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Midtown Manhattan to Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR).
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